Spread the Word To End The Word

The R-word is the word 'retard(ed)'. Why does it hurt? The R-word hurts because it is exclusive. It's offensive. It's derogatory.
Our campaign asks people to pledge to stop saying the R-word as a starting point toward creating more accepting attitudes and communities for all people. Language affects attitudes and attitudes affect actions. Pledge today to use respectful, people-first language.

We, as supporters of Rad Camp of Orange County and those with disabilties around the world, passionately join R-WORD.org in the movement to "Spread the Word to End the Word." Help us raise awareness about the hurtfulness of the R-word by pledging and sharing your stories year round. The first Wednesday of March (March 4th, 2015) is the annual day of awareness.

Why Pledge?

"The R-word is the word 'retard(ed)'. Why does it hurt? The R-word hurts because it is exclusive. It's offensive. It's derogatory.

Our campaign asks people to pledge to stop saying the R-word as a starting point toward creating more accepting attitudes and communities for all people. Language affects attitudes and attitudes affect actions. Pledge today to use respectful, people-first language."

You can tweet / post a Facebook status with the following tweet-ready phrase:

I pledge #Respect thru my words & actions. Will you? Pledge now to create communities of inclusion for people with ID http://r-word.org

You can also post the following graphics below created by members of the Creative Camp Collective:

Stay Tuned, more artwork will be added to this page very soon! This is a movement that should go on not just for one day, but all year long!

Graphics and art created by: Nora Frazier, Tzuni Lopez, John Salazar, and John Viet-Triet Hoa Nguyen

+ Visit www.R-WORD.org for more information, resources and opportunties to join in the community and movement.